Description of a Sports Bar
The term "sports bar" tends to conjure images of a small tavern filled with TVs and rowdy fans--mostly male--drinking beer and cheering on their home team.
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Basic Definition
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Merriam-Webster states a sports bar is an establishment that caters to sports fans by providing TVs to watch games and uses sports memorabilia for décor.
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History
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The first documented American sports-themed bar was opened in Boston by Michael T. "Nuf Ced" McGreevy in 1894. McGreevy's 3rd Base Saloon was decorated with baseball memorabilia and was frequented by sports greats such as Cy Young.
Types
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Sports bars can range from the family-friendly to the ultra-trendy. In addition to the local privately owned taverns, there are also several sports bar and restaurant chains such as Hooters, Champs and Buffalo Wild Wings and Indigo Joe's.
Demographics
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Although they were once a male-dominated venue, Marnie Roberts from the National Restaurant Association pointed out in her 2001 article "Take Me Out to The Sports Bar" that sports bars are seeing an influx of women and families as typical patrons.
Expert Insight
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What makes a winning sports bar is summed up by Gene Rotundo, owner of Legends in Southern California, as: Good food, plenty of TVs and an attractive, friendly staff.
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